as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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1
as in ignored
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
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Recent Examples of passed (over)
Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Decadent art, with its mannerism, also its enthusiasm for skulls, swords, strippers, and other Hot Topic motifs, is for some art historians an embarrassing cul-de-sac best passed over in favor of a narrative of formal progress leading inevitably to abstraction.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The rule offers a real pathway for films passed over by their own countries’ submission committees.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
Kansas City was passed over for WNBA expansion last year.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
However, Los Angeles was passed over.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Just a few minutes into the game, a free kick from roughly 30 yards back passed over the fingers of Marshallese team keeper Matt Perrella.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
He was passed over again earlier this year but still fired back at a fan who claimed one of his contemporaries was the better quarterback.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The result is a cycle in which candidates meet educational requirements but are repeatedly passed over for lacking hands-on experience.
—Alyssa Ferro-Lloret, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Hispanic Caucus’ PAC would continue to back their two preferred candidates who were passed over Monday by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, its chair said in a statement.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Decadent art, with its mannerism, also its enthusiasm for skulls, swords, strippers, and other Hot Topic motifs, is for some art historians an embarrassing cul-de-sac best passed over in favor of a narrative of formal progress leading inevitably to abstraction.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The rule offers a real pathway for films passed over by their own countries’ submission committees.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
Kansas City was passed over for WNBA expansion last year.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
However, Los Angeles was passed over.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Just a few minutes into the game, a free kick from roughly 30 yards back passed over the fingers of Marshallese team keeper Matt Perrella.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
He was passed over again earlier this year but still fired back at a fan who claimed one of his contemporaries was the better quarterback.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The result is a cycle in which candidates meet educational requirements but are repeatedly passed over for lacking hands-on experience.
—Alyssa Ferro-Lloret, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed (over)
Verb
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Tehran denied that, but Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk subsequently confirmed that one of its ships had traversed the strait with US protection.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The major difference, of course, is that Jovovich has since traversed into the world of action movies since her days as a model.—
Laura Lane,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The state dashboard and local improvement plans Brown touted are singled out for criticism in the report, essentially validating concerns that reformers had voiced but were ignored.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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In an April statement, the union said the company ignored its March 18 letter and several requests by phone, asking to lift the lockout and allow members to return to work while negotiations continue.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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By his own account, he was somewhat overlooked by the media.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Treatment fatigue, in particular, is often overlooked.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
Verb
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As the final buzzer sounded, James sat stoically at the end of the bench with his arms crossed close to his chest.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Though three fillies have crossed the finish line first, no female jockey or trainer had won it until DeVaux busted through the barn ceiling, taking down the old-boy network made of flannel, denim, seersucker and cigars.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Troup, who died in 1999, never forgot the difference the song made, both in his life and the way people think about the road.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Stephenson apparently forgot that rule, but the Reds broadcasters didn't.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Deadline shared a special preview of the series in January, with a slew of exclusive photos and a Q&A with Spiridakos, who shared insight into what fans can expect from the series and, in turn, explained some of the bits from the trailer.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Short explained the life perspective that enables him to find joy amid all the heartbreak.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Being separated from her parents as a baby was an unhealed sorrow for Heidi, and her anguish followed her into the messy intimacy of family life.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Albies and Olson followed with consecutive two-run singles.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Verb
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His attorney cited Meade's oral and written accounts of what happened, and said the shooting was justified.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Authorities said a fourth one was ruled to be justified by self-defense.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Passed (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28over%29. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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